Nursing Certification Types

There are a variety of nursing certifications, for which the various state boards determine certification and licensing requirements. The type, length, and requirements for the program, as well as the actual name of the nursing certification, differs depending on the nursing career that is chosen.

The HealthCare Training Center offers training to help study for your nursing certification, test prep materials to help you earn your desired certification, CME courses for maintaining your license, and a variety of books, seminars, and self-study materials to keep you current.

To find training for earning a nursing certification, either click on the desired specialty listed below for more information, or select your specialty and state from the "Licening/Designations� section of the search box below.

Most Common Nursing Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant
A Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) typically work in a hospital, extended care facility, home care, or clinic, and provides assistance with feeding, dressing, bed making, and more. To become a CNA, you typically need at least 75 hours of training in basic health care, health law, and medical ethics, plus must also pass a state test. More Info
Critical Care Nurse
Critical care nursing is the field of nursing with a focus on the care of the critically ill or unstable patients. More Info
Legal Nurse Consultant
A Legal Nurse Consultant is a registered nurse who works in conjunction with a lawyer. A Legal Nurse Consultant uses his or her existing expertise as a healthcare professional, plus specialized training, to consult on medical-related cases. More Info
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurses typically work with physicians in clinics and hospitals, in private home health care or in long term care facilities. They operate under the supervision of either a registered nurse or a physician and can administer medications, monitor patients, maintain patient records, collect samples for lab testing, and more. More Info
Med-Surg Nurse
A Med-Surg Nurse must diagnos, medicate, and assess the critical condition of the patient.During surgery, it is the job of the surgical nurse to make sure the patient comes through the surgery with as few complications as possible. More Info
Nurse Anesthesist
A nurse anesthetist administers anesthesia. Nurse anesthetists work under the supervision of an operating physician or surgeon. The degree of independence or supervision varies with state law. More Info
Nurse Practitioner
A Nurse Practitioner treats acute and chronic conditions through history taking, exams, physical therapy, tests, and therapies for patients. Depending on their scope of practice, a Nurse Practitioner can work with patients of all ages. More Info
Progressive Care Nurse
A Progressive Care RN provides direct nursing care typically serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care, including monitoring records and communicating with the patient, assessing and evaluating patient care needs, and carrying out physician's orders. More Info
Registered Nurse
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All nursing certifications require license renewals. To find renewal courses for your specific nursing certification, choose your specialty and state from the "Continuing Education" section of the search box below.

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